Panasonic Lumix S S1H
The 24.2MP full-frame sensor delivers 6K24p 4:2:2 10-bit internal video and 14 stops of dynamic range, housed in a weather-sealed body with a built-in cooling fan for unlimited recording. Its 5.76m-dot OLED viewfinder with 0.78x magnification, fully articulating touchscreen, and dual native ISO provide precise monitoring and low-light flexibility for run-and-gun shoots. This camera is best for wedding and event filmmakers who need reliable 60fps 4K, V-Log, and raw output in a rugged, broadcast-inspired design.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong evf (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong battery (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 225 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 100 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, AVCHD |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs |
| Battery Life | 400 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S S1H | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony a1 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 225 | 425 | 493 | 759 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 9 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 40 | 10 |
| Video | 6K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1164 | 579 | 1160 | 658 | 609 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S S1H | 82.1 | 97.7 | 99.4 | 89.9 | 85.5 | 54.4 | 92.9 | 86.9 | 63.3 | 95.6 | 72.9 | 88.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.7 | 96.7 | 94.8 | 93.5 | 98 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 99.1 | 63.3 | 95.6 | 94.2 | 95.4 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 91.4 | 91.2 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99 | 69.8 | 97.8 | 86.9 | 97.9 | 95.6 | 94.2 | 88.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 96.2 | 98.7 | 96.2 | 91.4 | 99 | 73.1 | 93.7 | 99.6 | 63.3 | 95.6 | 97.9 | 99.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.4 | 95.3 | 93.5 | 98.7 | 63.7 | 97.2 | 99.1 | 63.3 | 95.6 | 94.2 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95 | 97.7 | 85 | 94.9 | 85.5 | 47.3 | 95.5 | 86.9 | 92.6 | 89.3 | 88.4 | 88.5 |
Usage Scores
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